Purcellville Volunteer Fire Company(PVFC) is a non-profit organization established to provide a variety of fire and other emergency services to the Town of Purcellville and surrounding area. We currently operate as a combination organization with the Loudoun County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management system with 120+ volunteer members and 9 career firefighters. Both men and women, between the ages of 16 and 60, staff our trucks, provide administrative support, and offer a variety of emergency services to the community.
Description of Duties:
- Prepares citizens to prevent fire damage by developing and conducting educational and training programs
- Ensures availability of water at fire scene by testing hydrants; requesting and expediting repairs; verifying repair
- Minimizes fire damage by responding to alarms; driving and operating equipment; regulating water pressure; combating and extinguishing fires; rescuing and reviving people
- Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; notifying supervisor of needed repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques
- Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshop[s; studying publications; participating in scheduled drills
- Maintains fire station building, grounds, and related equipment by completing maintenance schedules
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Below is a brief list of the many perks and benefits we can offer to our volunteers:
Firefighter Skills and Qualifications:
Lifting, Physical Fitness, decision Making, Handles Pressure, Deals with Uncertainty, Judgement, Objectivity, Dependability, Emotional Control, Safety Management.**CALL OR TEXT 571-442-2801 for more Info/to apply*
This is a flexible activity that can be completed whenever you have enough free time.
Purcellville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Squad, 500 N. Maple AVe, Purcellville, Virginia, 20134, USA